Messina 1347 takes you back to 1347, when the Black Death starts spreading through Messina, Sicily. You assume the role of one of the city’s influential families and decide to flee to the countryside, where the survivors are welcomed. While the epidemic ravages the city, you must organize resources, deploy workers, and ensure the rescued residents have what they need. Simultaneously, the countryside economy grows, allowing you to produce food, trade, and even generate extra income. Each turn, you move your workers on a modular board using grid and track movement to reach different action sites. The income mechanic ensures economic success is crucial, while variable player powers add strategic nuance as each family has unique abilities. The game offers an engaging solo mode but also works well with 1 to 4 players. Replayability is high thanks to variable setup and random plague events. In terms of complexity, the game is medium, requiring planning and attention to detail without being overly technical. Robust components—wooden worker tokens, event cards, and a well‑crafted modular board—enhance the historical atmosphere. If you enjoy games that blend economic strategy, disease control, and territorial planning with rich historical themes, Messina 1347 is a choice worth exploring.